GIS Coordinator

Location: Khurda, Odisha (On-site)

Industry: Civil Engineering / Railway Infrastructure

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented GIS Coordinator to join our engineering team in Khurda. This role is pivotal in managing geospatial data for major railway corridor projects. You will bridge the gap between high-tech survey data (LiDAR, Drone, and Satellite) and official project milestones, ensuring that field data is verified, approved, and aligned with project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Data Verification: Oversee and validate field survey data (including LiDAR and gradient surveys) specifically for railway corridor segments.
• Approval Management: Coordinate with the Senior Divisional Engineer (Sr.DEN) and other railway authorities to secure formal approvals for survey outputs and technical reports.
• Contractual Documentation: Manage and draft Extension of Time (EOT) requests, ensuring all justifications for project delays or timeline extensions are technically sound and well-documented.
• Geospatial Analysis: Utilize tools like QGIS, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD Civil 3D to process and digitize railway assets, building polygons, and landmark data.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed progress reports for the Khurda Road Engineering Division regarding pending routes and completed survey activities.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 2–5 years of experience in GIS coordination, specifically within Civil Railway or large-scale linear infrastructure projects.
• Technical Proficiency: Professional experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and QGIS.
• Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of railway-specific data, including L-Sections, Chainage, Formation Levels, and Gradient Surveys.
• Administrative Competence: Proven ability to handle official correspondence, coordinate with Government/Railway officials, and manage project schedules/EOTs.
• Communication: Strong professional English for drafting official letters and technical documentation.

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Ability to travel as per client requirements and project needs to ensure field data verification and work completion.